Dominica / Weather

Dominica has humid and tropical weather almost year-round and in its high elevations it experiences some of the wettest weather in the Caribbean. The winds of the Atlantic Ocean carry water up the mountains on the island and then proceed to ditch their loads into the rivers and lakes feeding the extensive rainforest and lush vegetation. All months receive rain, especially during the hurricane season between July and November, where there is significant rainfall over a wide area of the island. If you intend to hike the trails, be prepared for rain, which falls almost every day in the rainforest. 

Dominica receives plenty of sun and annual temperatures average 80 degrees Fahrenheit. During the summer Dominica reaches a considerable heat but temperatures are cooler at night and at elevation. The dry season usually lasts from January to May and is generally the coolest time of the year for the island.